Best Friction Loss Calculator Apps

202+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7ā˜…, the friction loss calculator category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 202+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Friction Loss Calculator

Water Flow Calculators#1

Water Flow Calculators by Waterous

Editor's Choice
šŸ“š Education
4.6(5 ratings)
Free
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This educational app provides calculations for water flow using friction loss, smooth nozzle, NFA, and Iowa formulas. It's designed for professionals and students needing quick and accurate fluid dynamics computations.

Fire Pump Calc#3

Fire Pump Calc by Justin Medeiros

Made by Kitimat Firefighters
Worth Considering
šŸ”§ Utilities
4.3(4 ratings)
Free
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This professional hydraulic calculator assists fire service professionals and students with complex calculations for pump operations. It accurately determines pump discharge pressure, friction loss, elevation changes, and appliance pressure loss, all designed for real-world fireground scenarios. The app works offline and requires no account for immediate use.

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Fireground Friction Loss Quiz
Fireground Friction Loss Quiz
Fireground Friction Loss Quiz
by Nicholas Pomme
Free
šŸ“š Education
(0)
5
Williams Fire & Hazard Control
Williams Fire & Hazard Control
Williams Fire & Hazard Control
by Williams Fire & Hazard LLC
Free
šŸ’¼ Business
(0)
6
Cornell Pump Toolkit
Cornell Pump Toolkit
Cornell Pump Toolkit
by Cornell Pump
Free

This utility app helps calculate key centrifugal pump performance metrics like head, suction, and friction loss. It also suggests suitable pumps from a catalog and allows saving and sharing results. It's designed for field use on Apple devices, functioning offline.

Calculate Total Dynamic HeadCalculate Net Positive Suction HeadCalculate Friction Loss
šŸ”§ Utilities
(3)
free
7
Pipe Flow Wizard - Calculator
Pipe Flow Wizard - Calculator
Pipe Flow Wizard - Calculator
Flow Rate & Pressure Loss Calc
Free

Calculate fluid flow rate and pressure loss in pipes. This app helps engineers determine pipe diameter, maximum pipe length, and friction loss for both liquid and gas flows, including fittings and elevation changes. Results can be shared as Excel or PDF reports.

Flow rate calculationsPressure loss calculationsPipe diameter sizing
šŸ”§ Utilities
(98)
free with in-app purchases
8
Flow Test Calculator
Flow Test Calculator
Flow Test Calculator
by Larry Owens
Free

Calculate hydrant flow rates and determine maximum water system flow. This tool uses a standard variation of the Hazen-Williams formula for calculations. Imperial units are currently supported, with metric coming soon.

Hydrant flow rate calculationMaximum water system flow determinationHazen-Williams formula implementation
šŸ“Š Productivity
(63)
free with in-app purchases
9
Pipe Flow Liquid Pressure Drop
Pipe Flow Liquid Pressure Drop
Pipe Flow Liquid Pressure Drop
Find Loss, Friction Loss Calc
Free

This app calculates friction and fitting losses in liquid flow systems using the Darcy-Weisbach equation. It offers extensive databases for fluids, pipes, and fittings, with customizable units and reporting options. Verified against published data, it's designed for engineers needing accurate pressure drop calculations.

Friction and fitting loss calculationsDarcy-Weisbach equation with Colebrook-WhiteIntegrated databases for fluids, pipes, and fittings
šŸ”§ Utilities
(12)
free with in-app purchases
10
Duct Calculator Elite
Duct Calculator Elite
Duct Calculator Elite
Ducting Size Calculator
$6.99

This app simplifies HVAC duct sizing calculations. It computes duct size, velocity, pressure drop, and flow rate with an intuitive interface. Supports various units and duct materials for precise HVAC design.

Calculate duct size, velocity, pressure drop, flow rateDuct Size by Airflow modeDuct Size by Dimension mode
šŸ”§ Utilities
(220)
paid
11
Pipe Flow Liquid Flow Rate
Pipe Flow Liquid Flow Rate
Pipe Flow Liquid Flow Rate
Find Flow, Friction Loss Calc
Free

Calculate fluid flow rate in pipes, including friction and fitting losses, using accurate engineering equations. Features extensive databases for liquids, pipes, and fittings, with customizable units and reporting options.

Fluid flow rate calculationFriction and fitting loss calculationExtensive material and fluid databases
šŸ”§ Utilities
(4)
free with in-app purchases
12
Friction Drilling Calculator
Friction Drilling Calculator
Friction Drilling Calculator
by Drillsoft LLC
Free

This app simplifies drilling fluid analysis for petroleum professionals. It calculates key fluid dynamics, visualizes rheological data with interactive graphs, and supports multiple industry-standard models for accurate insights.

Calculate pipe and annular velocityDetermine Reynolds number and flow regimeCalculate total pressure losses
šŸ“š Education
(4)
free with in-app purchases
13
Pipe Flow Gas Pipe Length
Pipe Flow Gas Pipe Length
Pipe Flow Gas Pipe Length
Find Length,Friction Loss Calc
Free

This app calculates the maximum pipe length for gas flow before pressure loss exceeds a specified rate. It offers comprehensive results, customizable databases for materials and fittings, and supports various units. Engineers can generate professional reports and verify calculations against published data.

Maximum pipe length calculationFriction loss and fitting loss analysisCustomizable databases for materials, fluids, and fittings
šŸ”§ Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
14
Pipe Flow Liquid Pipe Diameter
Pipe Flow Liquid Pipe Diameter
Pipe Flow Liquid Pipe Diameter
Find Size, Friction Loss Calc
Free

This app calculates the minimum internal pipe diameter required for a specific flow rate and maximum pressure loss. It offers comprehensive results, customizable databases for materials and fluids, and generates professional reports.

Pipe diameter calculationFriction loss calculationCustomizable material and fluid databases
šŸ”§ Utilities
(5)
free with in-app purchases
15
Tape Measure Calculator Pro
Tape Measure Calculator Pro
Tape Measure Calculator Pro
Measuring Math Made Easy
$3.99

Perform complex calculations directly on a visual tape measure. Easily add, subtract, multiply, and divide measurements, mixing decimals and fractions. Get results in inches, feet, and centimeters, in both decimal and fractional formats, saving time and preventing errors.

Visual tape measure calculationsAdd, subtract, multiply, divide measurementsMix decimals and fractions
šŸ”§ Utilities
(2.1K)
paid
16
Machining Calculator
Machining Calculator
Machining Calculator
by AB Sandvik Coromant
Free

This app helps engineers and operators optimize machining performance by calculating optimal cut settings for turning, milling, drilling, and tapping. It demonstrates how minor parameter adjustments can significantly impact overall results.

Calculate cut settingsOptimize turning performanceOptimize milling performance
šŸ”§ Utilities
(4)
free
17
CNC Machinist Calculator Pro
CNC Machinist Calculator Pro
CNC Machinist Calculator Pro
by Shane Anderson
$14.99

This app provides a comprehensive suite of calculators and tools for CNC machinists, engineers, and hobbyists. It offers specialized calculations for turning, milling, drilling, threading, and geometric tolerances, along with material data and G-code generation.

Turning, Milling, and Drilling CalculatorsThread and Bolt Pattern CalculatorsGeometric Tolerance (GD&T) Tools
šŸ“Š Productivity
(642)
paid
18
Sporty's E6B Flight Computer
Sporty's E6B Flight Computer
Sporty's E6B Flight Computer
Calculator for pilots
$9.99

This aviation calculator app offers 27 functions for navigation, fuel calculations, and conversions. It includes a versatile timer for tracking multiple time zones and performing countdowns with alerts. Designed for pilots, it simplifies complex flight planning and in-flight computations.

27 Aviation Functions22 Aviation ConversionsNavigational Calculations
šŸ—ŗļø Navigation
(5K)
paid
19
Quick Calc Hydraulics
Quick Calc Hydraulics
Quick Calc Hydraulics
by Schlumberger Technology Corporation
Free

This app calculates hydraulic horsepower, jet velocity, and impact forces at a jet nozzle orifice for earth-boring operations. Users input fluid density, flow rates, TFA, and bit diameter to get results for conventional drilling fluids. Calculated data can be shared with contacts.

Hydraulic horsepower calculationJet velocity calculationImpact force calculation
šŸ’¼ Business
(9)
free
20
FSWizard
FSWizard
FSWizard
CNC Machinist Calculator
Free

This app is a comprehensive calculator for CNC machinists, simplifying the calculation of speeds and feeds for milling, drilling, and turning operations. It automatically suggests optimal cutting conditions based on material choices and supports advanced features like chip thinning and HSM machining.

Milling, drilling, and turning speeds and feedsAutomatic cutting condition suggestionsChip thinning and HSM support
šŸ“Š Productivity
(47)
free